As an In Work Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in enabling people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and sustain their employment. 

Working in partnership with clients, employers, and colleagues, you will deliver person-centred support that combines practical job coaching, workplace monitoring, and advocacy for reasonable adjustments.

Must be a driver and have use of a car for business purposes.

• Provide individualised support for clients with barriers to employment, including those with learning disabilities, autism, or other workplace needs.
• Manage referrals by engaging with clients from the point of referral, conducting initial assessments, and developing individualised support plans.
• Guide clients through the process of navigating and applying for Access to Work funding, liaising with employers and Access to Work advisors to secure appropriate support.
• Conduct workplace reviews and observations to identify support needs, recommend and negotiate reasonable adjustments, and monitor client progress.
• Collaborate with employers and clients to create, update, and maintain workplace action plans, setting and reviewing meaningful goals.
• Carry out regular reviews to adapt support strategies and ensure goals remain relevant and achievable.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

Supported Employment encourages and empowers employers who are committed to employing a diverse workforce. To achieve this, we work alongside Human Resources professionals, managers and teams advising companies on recruitment issues and procedures. The result is a workforce that accurately reflects the local community and its customers, regardless of age, ethnic origin and or disability.

• Positive commitment to further training and self-development.
• Experience or knowledge of working with disadvantaged people.
• Good knowledge of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel or equivalent.
• An understanding of Access to Work and supported employment models.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to respond quickly to critical operational issues as they arise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Competence in using digital tools and systems for remote working and service delivery.